Seat Leon Cupra 280 vs Ford Focus ST
| Category | Ford Focus ST | Seat Leon Cupra 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | R4 | 2.0 l R4 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 250 / 247 | 280 / 276 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 360 / 266 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1471 / 3243 | 1351 / 2978 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 170 / 168 | 207 / 204 |
| Average price | €32,000 | €35,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | Ford Focus ST | Seat Leon Cupra 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Autozeitung test track | 1:41.20 | 1:37.70 |
| Sachsenring | 1:45.29 | 1:40.13 |
| Ferte Gaucher | 2:03.05 | 1:59.24 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | Ford Focus ST | Seat Leon Cupra 280 |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.1 s | 2.0 s |
| 0 - 50 kph | 2.6 s | 2.5 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.5 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.7 s | 4.4 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.2 s | 5.7 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 8.6 s | 7.2 s |
| 0 - 130 kph | 9.7 s | 8.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 11.3 s | 9.2 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 14.6 s | 11.6 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 18.6 s | 14.6 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 24.3 s | 18.3 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 4.4 s | 4.2 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 5.6 s | 5.4 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 5.7 s | 5.6 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 7.1 s | 6.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 17.9 s | 13.8 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.2 s @ 83.9 mph | 9.9 s @ 87.0 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.7 s | 13.7 s @ 108.7 mph |
General performance
| Category | Ford Focus ST | Seat Leon Cupra 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 248 kph (154 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.49 g (5 m/s²) | 0.52 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 69.1 kph (42.9 mph) | 71.0 kph (44.1 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 6.8 l/100 km (35 mpg US / 42 UK) | 6.7 l/100 km (35 mpg US / 42 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 32 m (106 ft) |
Summary
| Category | Ford Focus ST | Seat Leon Cupra 280 |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 89 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 68 | 100 |
| Overall | 81 | 100 |
Verdict
Leon Cupra 280 is the fastest by considerable margin.
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